Prepare against Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz
CM · Spain · World #10,636 classical · FIDE ID 24598143
When preparing against Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,161 | 2,191 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 1,982 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,997 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 76 | 29 | 158 | 28.9% |
| As White | 134 | 41 | 18 | 75 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 129 | 35 | 11 | 83 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 92.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Herranz usually continues c3 (32.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Herranz usually continues Nc3 (32.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Herranz usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Herranz usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Herranz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Herranz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 79.7% | 34.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 84.6% | 30.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz's chess games
All 263 games by Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 76 wins, 29 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 21 | 7/0/14 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mauricio Emmanuel Marrujo Pardo | 2,427 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B40 |
| Mar 2026 | Casper Liu | 2,351 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Roman Sergejev | 2,321 | Titled Tue | D04 |
| Feb 2026 | Anastasia Avramidou | 2,310 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Samdan Samdanov | 2,294 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 165 | 53.5 | 2,016 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,841 |
| XII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Ciudad de Albacete | U2400 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,349 |
| Absoluto, Femenino y Veterano Albacete 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,116 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,172 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz's chess games?
263 games by Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz, from Sep 2016 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz has played.
What does Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz play as White?
As White, Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Vienna Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz's FIDE rating?
Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz played?
Our database contains 263 games by Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 29 draws, 158 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz?
263 games by Francisco Jose Martinez Herranz reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.